2003 BMW X5 2.9L Diesel · EO03 UMK
2003 BMW X5 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 181,507 miles. MOT expired on 03 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,507 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EO03 UMK Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2023
- 181,507 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EO03 UMK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW X5 (EO03 UMK) between April 2022 and April 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 14 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
EO03 UMK Mileage History
- 05/04/2022177,877 mi
- 01/04/2023181,507 mi+3,630 mi
Average of roughly 3,673 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X5 (E53)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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